Questions to Support Media Literacy

Becoming World Wise — Conversation Cards for Thoughtful, Media‑Savvy Learners

Support your students in understanding the world with 56 concept‑based conversation prompts designed to build media literacy, empathy, and critical thinking. These cards help children explore how they learn about current events, what shapes their perspectives, and how they can respond with curiosity, care, and confidence.

Perfect for PSHE, social studies, circle time, news discussions, or any moment when your learners need guidance navigating information with clarity and compassion.

What these cards spark: Awareness. Perspective. Empathy.
Each prompt encourages students to think deeply about the news they encounter, question what they see, and engage in respectful, informed conversations.

Why teachers love them
They nurture critical thinking and media awareness

They help children explore bias, perspective, and influence

They support respectful dialogue and emotional understanding

They’re versatile, reusable, and ideal for year‑round wellbeing and social studies lessons

Printing recommendation
For durable, classroom‑friendly cards, print two pages per A4 sheet on high‑quality card. This creates sturdy prompts you can use again and again throughout the year.

A Peek Inside - Questions include:

How do you usually find out what’s happening in the world?

Why do you think people sometimes see the same story in different ways?

How can we have respectful conversations when we disagree about the news?

What role do influencers play in shaping opinions?

What happens when only one side of a story is told?

What’s one daily habit that helps you stay informed?

How can we help friends or family spot fake news?